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My sister was recently put on MTX for psoriatic arthritis. Her side effects have not been too troubling. She is taking her folic acid and staying out of the sun. Her biggest complaint is that her skin "feels like it is on fire." She will probably be switched to a biological at her next rheumy appt. but she had to go through a trial for insurance purposes. Any advice on making her skin feel better?
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Thanks Tim. She doesn't have any lesions or eruptions just pain (likely due to inhibition of keratinocyte production leaving her skin vulnerable.) I was just wondering if anyone had used anything topical that made it more tolerable. Thanks!
~trish
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Hey Trish,
I think for this one I would have her go to her pharmacist and see if they could recommend a topical for her discomfort. I have found that most of the time when it comes to handling the side effects of a med that a good pharmacist is much more in tune than a doc. It's sure worth a try, and its cheaper than another office visit.
Keep Kickin'AS
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tell her to STOP TAKING IT, it's poison.
I won't get into it now, but if you have any questions, I'll be happy to describe the many evils of MTX for you. EVIL. EEEEEVVVVVIIIIILLLLL
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Just wanted to reiterate this -
JUST SAY NO to Methotrexate
Bridget
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Hi,
i was on it for 5-6 months. I got such a head ache that i wanted to bawl. The dr. said it does or can cause the brain to swell, but I should give it another month!!!
That headache was oging to kill me.
Is it worth it? Please be careful
I keep the New Covenant,
when I fail....I am pulled
back into place by HIM.
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mtx gave me my life back. I dont' have skin problems but if I don't drink enough fluids, I get very nauseous. My rheumy said extra fluids while on this med is crucial. I was literally bedridden with RA until I started mtx. I've been on it 4 years now.
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I recently started MTX with two injections so far. I have stopped drinking my one or two glasses of wine in the evening for fear it will damage my liver or make me sick. But now I have a scratchy, dry throat and not much of a voice left. Is this something that others have experienced? And about the drinking...has anyone had problems with an occassional drink? Great suggestion on drinking more water, thanks!
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consumption of any alcohol whilst on mtx is not allowed...
please read the lit...
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